Scrapgirls has some awesome digital download freebies just added, too!http://store.scrapgirls.com/product/21621/
And take a second to look at the new page I just added for linky parties-blog hops- You can find it at http://mommytymegifts.blogspot.com you can find the cool parties I have been linking up to- you will find some awesome inspiration and great new blogs! There is also a giveaway page that I just updated that lists all the cool items being offered up from various sponsors and bloggers! If you are hosting something, and would like to add it here, just leave me a comment! I would love to join in, and always happy to promote a fellow crafter/artisan!

Now.... On to what I have been working on...

I just finished my mixed fiber poncho which also acts as a shawl, cowl, scarf, etc... Created from some fibers/yarns/mixes and one size fits all. There are strategically placed buttons, so you can wear it a ton of ways... It measures 70" X 19" so you have plenty of room to wrap it different ways!
Make sure to stop over at macrochet.com and see what every one else has been up to this week, too!

Friday, January 7, 2011

One of my greatest passions is creating fun, fiberlicous scarves and fashion accessories. My beginning crochet days kept me in a more conservative arena, but once I learned the basic stitches and skills needed for crochet I began to explore the wonderful variety of fibers and yarns. Color is always an enticing factor, but the feel, texture, and appearance of the yarn is what really pulls me in. I have been fascinated the past few years as more variety has hit the yarn aisles of my favorite stores. The idea of mixing fun colors with rich textures is so appealing- I would love to learn how to spin and create my own fibers, but for now, I am content with utilizing a mixture of blends from my yarn stash in a project, and even holding several varying strands together as I stitch. Here are a few of my favorites from this past year:

Considering my fascination with creating scarves, I thought I would explore all the ways I can show my customers to wear them... But, as I started to write the post, I thought.. Hmmm.... I bet someone has already done this. Guess what? They have! And here are a few - which is great, because I had never thought of some of these ideas... So, thanks you fashion savvy bloggers who created these posts- Check them out yourself by clicking the links below!

Tell Me About it!

Do you have something unique that deserves a second look? Tell me about it! I love to spot the one of a kind, off the wall, creative crazies! I would be thrilled to share your work on my blogs and sites! Leave me a comment with your URL and what you have got to offer, and I will stop by!

Or... Have you seen something handmade that just blew you away?? Tell me about that, too!

My Favorite Blog feeds:

Below are some of my favorite handmade and artisan blogs! These include marketing tips for the handmade seller, crafty tips and inspiration, tutorials, tools, resources! Take a minute and browse some of the great sites available to you...